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spt_oly_hockeyrules.sPubDate = "12/26/2005 9:51:58 PM GMT";
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spt_oly_hockeyrules.appHeader = "International vs. NHL | Major rules differences";
spt_oly_hockeyrules.sTitle = "International vs. NHL | Major rules differences";
spt_oly_hockeyrules.appDeck = "International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) rules govern Olympic competition. The following chart outlines the major differences between IIHF and NHL regulations.";
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spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Face-offs "," Attacking team must place stick down first. Puck goes down 15 seconds after stoppage.","Visiting team must place stick down first. Fifteen-second time-drop does not apply.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Fighting "," Match Penalty or Major plus Game Misconduct. "," Major penalty.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Goalkeeper freezing puck "," Incurs a minor penalty for falling on puck beyond hash marks or behind the goal line. "," May freeze puck anywhere in defending zone provided he is being checked.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Goalkeeper handling puck "," Can handle puck anywhere behind the goal line. "," Can not handle puck outside designated trapezoid area behind net.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Max. rink dimensions "," Width: 30 m (98.5 ft)<br>Length: 60 m (200 ft) "," Width: 26 m (85 ft)<br>Length: 60 m (200 ft)");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Zone dimensions "," Neutral zone: 17.3 m (56.8 ft)<br>Offensive zone: 17.3 m (56.8 ft) "," Neutral zone: 15.24 m (55 ft)<br>Offensive zone: 19.5 m (64 ft)");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Time-outs"," Both teams are permitted a time-out during the same stoppage, but the second team must notify referee before opponent's expires. Also one per game. "," Only one team is permitted a time-out during a stoppage. One 30-second time-out allowed per game.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Icing "," Icing call when puck crosses goal line. A team that ices the puck is permitted to make a player change prior to ensuing face-off. "," Touch-icing. Icing call when defensive player touches puck. A team that ices the puck is not permitted to make a player change prior to ensuing face-off.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Penalty shots "," Any player may take the shot. Team has option of taking shots or making opponent serve the Minor Penalty. "," Player fouled must take the shot. If he cannot, another player on ice must take it.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Bench penalty "," Any player can serve this penalty. "," Must be served by a player on the ice.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Wearing of helmets "," Minor penalty for playing without helmet. If it comes off, put it back on or go to the bench. "," If a player's helmet comes off, he can continue to play.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Protection of goalkeeper "," If attacking player stands in goal crease play is stopped, face-off in neutral zone. "," Play is not stopped if player is in goal crease.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Goalkeeper equipment "," Big equipment until end of 2005-06. "," Downsized equipment as of 2005-06.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Checking from behind "," Minor plus Misconduct or Major plus Game Misconduct. "," Major plus Game Misconduct.");
spt_oly_hockeyrules.rows[i++] = new Array("Puck over glass by player "," No penalty. "," Delay of game minor penalty.");

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